Is a sealant nessary for a new head gasket?

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Apr 12, 2004 | 10:41 AM

GSR4door1

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Is a sealant nessary for a new head gasket?

I saw this at the auto store...and I'm replacing the head gasket on my 97 gsr for the first time...is this nessary?

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/nc...r=361

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Apr 12, 2004 | 11:03 AM

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Re: Is a sealant nessary for a new head gasket? (GSR4door1)

red X's

Apr 12, 2004 | 12:03 PM

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Re: Is a sealant nessary for a new head gasket? (xplanetearth420x)

Not necessary, but it does help some. I use it on every headgasket I install for extra security. Just make sure you let it dry a bit before bolting the head on.

Apr 12, 2004 | 12:20 PM

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Re: Is a sealant nessary for a new head gasket? (AzSi22)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by AzSi22 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not necessary, but it does help some. I use it on every headgasket I install for extra security. Just make sure you let it dry a bit before bolting the head on.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Excellent point......Try using the Copper Spray, it is better to be safe and not sorry.

Apr 12, 2004 | 12:27 PM

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Re: Is a sealant nessary for a new head gasket? (GSR4door1)

It doesn't hurt, just some extra added insurance.

Apr 12, 2004 | 12:45 PM

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Re: Is a sealant nessary for a new head gasket? (JDMThoughts)

I use it, only a few dollars and helps to save the cost of a your time (or someone's labor) and a new gasket if something fails.

Apr 12, 2004 | 05:25 PM

IVI

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Re: Is a sealant nessary for a new head gasket? (dougw101)

get some hondabond.

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Apr 12, 2004 | 06:00 PM

mr.beeks

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Re: Is a sealant nessary for a new head gasket? (IVI)

I usually use shelak...

good for heat transfer, holding gasket in place plus fills irregularities..
guess is like the cooper spray... but thicker..

Apr 13, 2004 | 07:57 AM

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hondabond will work on a headgasket??

Apr 13, 2004 | 09:19 AM

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Re: (bluesi00)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bluesi00 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hondabond will work on a headgasket?? </TD></TR></TABLE>

I would not use Hondabond on a head gasket because it's so thick, and also I think Hondabond is usually meant for rubber gaskets. It would probably hinder the headgasket from sealing properly.

Apr 13, 2004 | 12:13 PM

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Re: (PatrickGSR94)

do NOT use hondabond on your headgasket, its great for the valvecover gasket, not for the headgasket. Anyway, I didnt use any on mine and I havent had any problems yet.